Is Passiflora 'Incense' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists passiflora 'incense' as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Passiflora is not listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but it is not confirmed pet-safe either; the leaves and stems of many passionflowers contain cyanogenic glycosides that can cause stomach upset, drooling, or lethargy if eaten. Treat with caution and verify with a vet; prevent pets from chewing the foliage.

Passiflora is not listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but it is not confirmed pet-safe either; the leaves and stems of many passionflowers contain cyanogenic glycosides that can cause stomach upset, drooling, or lethargy if eaten. Treat with caution and verify with a vet; prevent pets from chewing the foliage. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to passiflora 'incense'.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Passiflora 'Incense' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full passiflora 'incense' pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.